I wonder if the switch is stuck open?  (On the radiator).  It's a cheap
replacement part, and you can get one that kicks in at a slightly lower temp
to keep things a bit cooler.
bmc :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Richard Ferguson <fergusrh@YAHOO.COM>
> Reply-To: Richard Ferguson <fergusrh@YAHOO.COM>
> Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 11:34:34 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Fan problems
>
> Hi Volks,
> The fan won't go off on my 85 Westie...has already depleted the
> battery...any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Rick
>
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